Two-year-old Michael already knows the meaning of the word dog. One day when he is at a park with his mother, they see a dog and his mother points to the dog and says, "That's a collie." Michael is likely to conclude that
a. his mother does not know what a dog is.
b. all dogs are called collies.
c. a collie is a special type of dog.
d. collie refers to some part of the dog, such as its head or tail or neck.
c
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a. the old age syndrome. b. ageism. c. the current research findings on successful aging. d. the type of scaffolding utilized with the elderly.
Which of the following forms of psychological treatment for substance use disorders is not effective?
A. Cognitive behaviour therapy B. Motivational interviewing C. Cue exposure therapy D. Alcoholics Anonymous
Which of the following statements concerning the use of animals in research is true?
A. Animals may never be subjected to pain or discomfort in research. B. Animals may be subjected to pain or discomfort only when an alternative procedure is not available. C. Animals may be subjected to pain or discomfort only when the scientific goals justify such procedures. D. Animals may be subjected to pain or discomfort only when an alternative procedure is not available and the scientific goals justify such procedures.
When does a woman's fertility begin to decline?
A) In her early 20s B) In her mid-20s C) In her early 30s D) In her early 40s